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Head Covering and the City of Corinth: An Introduction to Corinth

CONTEXT IS KING

For the last 2,000 years, the Christian practice of head covering has been rooted in the Apostle Paul’s letter to the local church in the city of Corinth. Paul taught, corrected, and exhorted the believers there to live godly lives before the Lord – including the command for women to wear a covering on their heads while praying, and for men to remove any covering (1 Cor 11:2-16).

In his letter, Paul often dealt with both universal and local issues. So, which of those two categories does head covering fall into? The answer often depends on who you ask. But whether the person answers universal or local, both answers often have something in common: they are based on the person’s understanding of head covering in the context of the Corinthian church. In Corinth, was the Christian practice of head covering cultural, or counter-cultural? Let’s take a look at the city of Corinth to learn more about this particular church’s context. Read more

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Covering the Web: Edition #10

Covering The Web

“Covering the Web” is where we shine the spotlight on content about head covering or complementarianism that we did not produce ourselves. Each edition includes articles, videos, photos, as well as e-book deals relevant to our movement’s mission. Links are not endorsements.

  • MUST READ: “Reclaiming the Household”
    “The household is a social form, a domestic community; the family, too, is a social unit, but it shades into the purely biological fact of consanguinity. One can be part of a family without being part of its household. This distinction is important if we are to understand and renew family life.”
  • “How Biblical is your Womanhood? Two Easy Tests”
    “Both of these litmus tests are lacking, though. We can’t define our sense of worth by our happiness, or we’ll never want to do anything hard. We can’t define our sense of well-being by our sense of shame, or we’ll never get past self-flagellation long enough to delight in the Lord.”
  • “Do you wear one Mrs. Sproul?”
    ” I am going before thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, the church of the first born, whose names are written in heaven. I am coming to God, the Judge of all. Scripture instructs me to do so. “

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What R.C. Sproul Believes About Head Covering

In this video, R.C. Sproul shares what he believes about Christian head covering. He gives his answer in the context of teaching how to properly interpret the Bible as it relates to customs and principles. The book he references (Knowing Scripture) can be purchased here (affiliate) on Amazon.

This video was taken from the 2004 Shepherd’s Conference. He is sitting next to John MacArthur and R. Albert Mohler. You can watch the entire Q&A here.

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R.C. Sproul Quote Image #4

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Source: R.C. Sproul – To Cover or Not To Cover Sermon (free clip)

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Source: R.C. Sproul – Knowing Scripture (InterVarsity Press, 1977) page 110

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“Knowing Scripture” Giveaway

Knowing Scripture by R.C. Sproul

Yesterday we posted an excerpt from R.C. Sproul’s excellent book “Knowing Scripture“. In case you missed it, you can read it here.

Today we’d like to do something special, we’re going to have our first giveaway! Starting today through Saturday (ending at 6:30pm Eastern) you’ll have the opportunity to win one of three full copies of Knowing Scripture. The winners will get their choice of either the Kindle version or a Paperback.

The contest is coordinated through PunchTab which will select three random winners. You don’t have to do anything to enter, but you can gain additional entries by completing action steps (following us, liking etc.)

*This giveaway is open to everyone worldwide. However, if you live outside of the United States only the Kindle version will be available.

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“For this reason…” – The Apostle Paul on Head Coverings (1 Cor 11:10a NKJV)

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If this quote has piqued your interest, listen to the sermon clip where Dr. Sproul expands on his statement.

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